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No charges over fatal dog attack | No charges over fatal dog attack |
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The Crown Prosecution Service has decided no one will face charges over the death of 13-month-old boy who was mauled to death by a Rottweiler dog. | The Crown Prosecution Service has decided no one will face charges over the death of 13-month-old boy who was mauled to death by a Rottweiler dog. |
Archie-Lee Hirst was killed on 28 December at his grandparents' home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, despite his aunt's attempts to save him. | |
The animal was said to be used to children and the attack was described as completely unexpected. | The animal was said to be used to children and the attack was described as completely unexpected. |
Police said there was insufficient evidence to secure a prosecution. | |
The funeral service for Archie-Lee will be held on Monday. | The funeral service for Archie-Lee will be held on Monday. |
Multiple injuries | Multiple injuries |
The child was formally identified by his mother Rebecca at Pinderfield Hospital two days before her 18th birthday. | The child was formally identified by his mother Rebecca at Pinderfield Hospital two days before her 18th birthday. |
A post-mortem examination was carried out by Home Office pathologist Professor Christopher Milroy. | A post-mortem examination was carried out by Home Office pathologist Professor Christopher Milroy. |
West Yorkshire Police officers had interviewed neighbours about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. | |
The toddler was spending Christmas at the house in Chald Lane, Wakefield, when the dog launched the attack. | |
Archie-Lee was snatched from the arms of a seven-year-old girl as she carried him to the back door of the house. | Archie-Lee was snatched from the arms of a seven-year-old girl as she carried him to the back door of the house. |
He died later in hospital despite attempts by his 16-year-old aunt to save him by hitting and kicking the dog. | He died later in hospital despite attempts by his 16-year-old aunt to save him by hitting and kicking the dog. |